How far is Masonboro, NC from Wrightsville Beach, NC?
The driving distance from Masonboro, NC to Wrightsville Beach, NC is about 8.1 miles (13 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Masonboro and Wrightsville Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Masonboro and Wrightsville Beach.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Masonboro Sound Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Masonboro Sound Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Grove Drive
2.1 mi · 5 min · Pine Grove Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Oleander Drive
3.3 mi · 6 min · Oleander Drive
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Continue on Wrightsville Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Wrightsville Avenue
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Turn right onto Eastwood Road
147 m · 13 sec · Eastwood Road
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Continue on Wrightsville Avenue
1488 ft · 34 sec · Wrightsville Avenue
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Continue on Causeway Drive
691 ft · 17 sec · Causeway Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Causeway Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Causeway Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Causeway Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Masonboro and Wrightsville Beach.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Oleander Drive
Turn sharp right onto Oleander Drive
3.28 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Masonboro and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Wrightsville Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Masonboro to Wrightsville Beach?
The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Seagate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Masonboro and 3.7 miles from Wrightsville Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.15 one way or $2.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Masonboro and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Wrightsville Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Seagate
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Founders Park
Kure Beach Community Center
Lanier Parking
Leland Police-Animal Control
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seagate.
Wilmington, NC
Jacksonville, NC
Havelock, NC
Kinston, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Masonboro and Wrightsville Beach. Straight-line distance: 3.55 mi (5.71 km).
#1 Masonboro
Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
| Population | 14,826 |
| Coordinates | 34.1793400, -77.8474800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wrightsville Beach
City in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,516 |
| Coordinates | 34.2085000, -77.7963700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Causeway Drive (-77.796416, 34.208447)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.28 | $2.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.39 | $2.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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